Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, will invest approximately US $10 million in its Newport, Delaware facility, to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity.

The investment will continue the reliability and supply of Sun’s industry leading quinacridone pigments.  The project will optimise production performance by combining Sun Chemical’s proprietary and unique manufacturing processes with targeted site upgrades.

“Our continued investment in core chemistries, such as quinacridones, reflects our long-term commitment to supporting our customers and the market,” commented Alex Baron, Vice President, Color Materials, Sun Chemical. 

“This investment will improve plant safety while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of high quality quinacridones.”

Brian Panczyk, President, Color Materials, Sun Chemical, added: “As part of our ongoing journey to improve reliability and operational excellence, we remain focused on expanding and modernising our manufacturing sites. 

“Investments such as this ensure that we are well positioned to meet evolving customer needs while maintaining high environmental and performance standards.”

The Newport investment forms part of Sun Chemical’s broader strategy to strengthen its global manufacturing footprint and reinforce its leadership in high-performance colour materials.